Discussion: Shaping Kenya’s Cybersecurity Ecosystem

This is a timely discussion, how do we participate?

I have also done a research paper on efficacy of the CMCA. You can read it
here
erepository.uonbi.ac.ke/handle/11295/164624?show=full
and share feedback.

Kind regards
Elizabeth

On Wed, 14 Aug 2024, 09:56 David Indeje via KICTANet, <
[email protected]> wrote:

> *Our Day 2 * discussion on the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA)
> <ipkenya.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/the-computer-misuse-and-cybercrimes-act-2018.pdf>
> will focus on:
>
>
> *Section 3: Effectiveness of Legal Actions Pursuant to the CMCA.*
>
> 1. Do you believe that legal actions taken under the CMCA have been
> effective in deterring computer misuse and cybercrimes? If not then why do
> you think they have been ineffective?
> 2. In your opinion are the penalties prescribed by the CMCA sufficient
> to deter cybercriminals? If not then which sections do you think need
> higher penalties, and what penalties would you propose in such an
> instance?
> 3. Are there instances of misuse of the CMCA for political purposes or
> to target specific individuals or groups?
> 4. How has the public perception of the CMCA and its enforcement
> impacted the effectiveness of legal actions under the CMCA?
>
>
> *Section 4: Effectiveness of Safeguards Under the CMCA.*
>
> 1. Are the safeguards in place to prevent abuse of the CMCA, such as
> those related to surveillance, search, and censorship, adequate? If not
> then what can be done to enhance them?
> 2. How can these safeguards be strengthened to protect individual
> rights and freedoms?
> 3. Have there been instances of abuse of the CMCA that have come to
> your attention?
> 4. What mechanisms are in place to hold accountable those who misuse
> the CMCA?
>
>
>
>
> —
> *Kind Regards,*
>
> *David Indeje*
>
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